Spiralling costs and melting snow: Do the Winter Olympics have a future?
On 31 July, the deadline for companies to submit their bid to build Italy’s costly new bobsled track for the 2026 Winter Olympics came and went.
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Euphoria sweeps Tyneside as Newcastle aim even higher
LONDON : Newcastle United will start the season truly back amongst the big boys for the first time in a couple of decades with expectation levels sky high on Tyneside.
Against the odds, Dygert back in old routine
GLASGOW : It has been a while since American rider Chloe Dygert powered around a velodrome to a gold medal with her rivals seemingly pedalling through treacle far behind.
Manchester United transfer news RECAP Rasmus Hojlund latest as medical completed & Amad injury blow
Rasmus Hojlund has completed his Manchester United medical ahead of finalising his move to Old Trafford.
Farrell believes strength in depth will be key to Ireland's World Cup hopes
Andy Farrell insists squad depth will be key to Ireland achieving their dream of World Cup glory after handing opportunities to a number of fringe players for Saturday’s warm-up clash with Italy.
'We expect to be at our best' - Andy Farrell trusting Ireland depth vs Italy
Andy Farrell expects nothing but the best from his Ireland side in the opening game of their Rugby World Cup warm-up programme, as they welcome Italy to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Heaviest animal ever may be ancient whale found in Peruvian desert
There could be a new contender for the heaviest animal to have ever lived. While the blue whale has long held the title, scientists have dug up fossils from an ancient giant that could tip the scales.
Germany Exit In World Cup 'Disaster' As Debutants Morocco Advance
A Women's World Cup full of shocks had its biggest yet when Germany were dumped out in the group phase on Thursday following a stalemate with South Korea, with debutants Morocco progressing instead. Germany's 1-1 draw with the Koreans coupled with Morocco's surprise 1-0 victory over Colombia saw the European side suffer their earliest exit in Women's World Cup history. The two-time former champions and one of the pre-tournament favourites follow Brazil, Italy and Olympic champions Canada out of the competition at the first hurdle. Colombia topped Group H despite losing and will face Jamaica in the last 16. Morocco progressed into the knockouts also with two wins and a defeat -- that being a 6-0 thrashing by Germany -- and meet France next.